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19:00

And for my final post of the evening...

If you want a swimmingly good late night supper of fish and chips, Burton and South Derbyshire has some of the best around.

We asked you what your favourite chippies are around Burton and South Derbyshire, and you voted in your masses!

Stapenhill scouts hope to build £450,000 hut - but concerns have been raised

Concerns have been raised over plans to build a £450,000 environmentally friendly scout hut in ancient woodlands near Burton.

The 16th Burton (Stapenhill) Scout group, which has used its Albury Hut, off Stapenhill Road, for 50 years, is hoping to build a new home which it believes will deter vandals and thieves who have already targeted the venue. However, concern has been raised over plans sparked by the removal of 10 trees from the site to be located to the southwest of the current hut, in Scalpley Wood.

Care home in Church Gresley 'requires improvement'

Residents at a Church Gresley care home who were at risk of falls were forced to navigate uneven flooring and steps, according to a CQC report which said it “requires improvement”.

Staff at Lorraine’s Residential Home, in School Street, have said the building is now being renovated, claiming the report compiled by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) had actually “done them a favour” in highlighting problems already known by staff, and ensuring they were tackled as quickly as possible.

Vehicle broken down in Burton

Traffic is reported as being slow due to a broken down vehicle in Wellington Road outside the Volkswagen dealership.

14:49

Police sniffer dogs seen as car stopped on A511 in Winshill

Police have stopped a car driving on the A511 in Ashby Road, Winshill.

Officers wearing helmets were seen in the vicinity as traffic was temporarily stopped.

More to follow.

14:39Helen Kreft

New designs revealed at council prepare to move back into Burton Town Hall

East Staffordshire Borough Council's office staff could be moving back to Burton Town Hall

New designs have been unveiled showing how offices will be revamped as part of East Staffordshire Borough’s Council’s controversial plans to return to Burton Town Hall six years after leaving.

The Burton Mail previously revealed that the council will spend £700,000 to move its dwindling number of staff from The Maltsters, in Wetmore Road, Burton, to its former home at the town hall annexe in King Edward Place, which is currently abandoned offices.

Shock as OJ Simpson released on parole

Former American football star and actor OJ Simpson will be released from a Nevada prison in October.

The 70-year-old has served nine years in jail for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and 10 other charges following a confrontation at a Las Vegas hotel in 2007.

In 1995, he was acquitted for the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

07:42Beth Pridding

Miserable wet day in store

Don’t forget your wellies, as more rain is on the way towards the afternoon, turning heavy at times. The muggy weather will continue, with a maximum temperature of 20C.

Tonight, the rain will start to clear and clear spells will develop as we head into tomorrow morning. The minimum temperature is expected to be 11C.

If you’re heading to BurtonFest tomorrow, remember your umbrella and raincoat! It will be a day of sunshine and showers, getting heavier throughout the day. There could also be a risk of hail and thunder too, with highs of 19C.

07:29Beth Pridding

Two people killed on the Greek island of Kos

People pass by damaged buildings after an earthquake on the Greek island of Kos on early July 21, 2017. (Image: Getty)

A strong earthquake that hit the Greek island of Kos has killed at least two people, according to officials.

The 6.7-magnitude quake hit the Aegean Sea, just 12km from the popular holiday destination. At least 20 more people have been injured in the quake, with some buildings being damaged.

The earthquake hit 1.31am on Friday morning, or 10.31pm on Thursday for us in the UK.

Greek police have said that a roof of a bar on the island has collapsed and a ferry has been unable to dock due to damage at the harbour.

07:13Beth Pridding

A look at the roads

The roads are looking much busier than usual this morning, so make sure you take that into consideration and leave extra time for your journey.

An earlier accident on the A38 is still causing problems for motorists near Ripley. A car hit a lorry in the early hours of the morning and damage was caused to the central reservation. This has now been cleared up and all lanes have re-opened but traffic is still backlogged.

Slow traffic has been reported on the A50 close to East Midlands Airport at the M1 junction 24, but no details have emerged as to what has caused the build up.

Usual suspect, the A52 at Brian Clough Way in Derby is also causing problems in the roadworks area on Pentagon Island close to the Vauxhall showroom.

Don’t forget, if you see any incidents on the roads this morning, you can let us know by tweeting @bethpridding or calling 01283 245031.